Jim Liebelt
Jim is Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for HomeWord . Jim has over 40 years of experience as a youth and family ministry specialist, and has been on the HomeWord staff since 1998. He has served over the years as a pastor, author, youth ministry trainer, adjunct college instructor and speaker. Jim’s culture blog and parenting articles appear on HomeWord.com. Jim is a contributing author of culture and parenting articles to Crosswalk.com. Jim and his wife Jenny live in Quincy, MA.
Senior Writer, Editor and Researcher for the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University
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Screen Violence Harmful to Kids
According to a policy statement released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, screen violence -- which includes violence in video games, news programming, and entertainment can be traumatic for...Wednesday, July 20, 2016
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Teens Are Ditching Texting for Snapchat Because It's More Casual
Some teens are giving up their use of texting apps as they find the quick back and forth nature of Snapchat and the ability to use photos, messages, and even real-time video in a non-clunky setting...Tuesday, July 19, 2016
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Why Some Millennials Are More Likely to Start Families Before Marriage
A new study says that rising income inequality is causing millennials to forgo tying the knot before having children.Monday, July 18, 2016
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What's Hot? 07/15/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, July 15, 2016
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Caution Urged for Pokemon Go Players
Police departments and safety agencies are warning players of Pokémon Go to stay safe and alert as hysteria over the popular mobile game swells.Thursday, July 14, 2016
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Concussion Rates Have Doubled Among U.S. Kids
Concussion rates are rising sharply among U.S. kids and teens, but researchers are unsure whether the increase reflects a true rise in the number of injuries or an increase in diagnoses -- or both.Wednesday, July 13, 2016
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New Concerns Raised Over Teen e-Cigarette Use
As e-cigarette use among teens rapidly increases, a national health report suggests adolescents who would not have otherwise used tobacco products are now turning to electronic smoking devices.Tuesday, July 12, 2016
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Teen Ownership of Smartphones Has Surged
Smartphone ownership among 12- to 17-year-olds is estimated to reach 75% this year, up sharply from 2013 when just under half of this age cohort had smartphones.Monday, July 11, 2016
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What's Hot? 07/08/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, July 8, 2016
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Religion Shown to Steer Adolescents Away from Pornography
A new study published in the Journal of Adolescence examines the pornography viewing habits of adolescents and observes the way in which religious attendance significantly tempers such actions.Thursday, July 7, 2016
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Teen Fans Wince as Snapchat Catches On With Their Parents
Teens are now routinely complaining about parents joining Snapchat, the wildly popular app that allows them to send photos and videos that disappear in a matter of seconds.Wednesday, July 6, 2016
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Drunkorexia: College Students Eat Less So They Can Drink More
A researcher at the University of Houston has been examining a growing trend among college students known as “drunkorexia,” referring to the combination of drinking alcohol and engaging in...Tuesday, July 5, 2016
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Most Americans Now Consider Living Together Before Marriage "Good Idea"
According to a recent study by the Barna Group, two-thirds of adults (65 percent) think cohabitation before marriage is good, compared to one-third (35 percent) who disagree.Monday, July 4, 2016
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What's Hot? 07/01/16
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.Friday, July 1, 2016
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Exercise Found to Boost Youth Academic Performance
Researchers have found that time taken away from lessons for physical activity is time well spent and does not come at the cost of getting good grades, but rather can boost brain power and academic...Thursday, June 30, 2016
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Helicopter Parenting Can Hinder College-Age Kids
A new study finds that parents who are too involved with their college-age kids could indirectly lead to issues such as depression and anxiety.Wednesday, June 29, 2016
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Pediatricians Urged to Screen for Suicide Risks Among Teens
Family doctors should screen teens for suicide risks in the wake of new information that shows suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens, an American Academy of Pediatrics report...Tuesday, June 28, 2016
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States Shifting Premiums for Teen Drivers into Overdrive
A recent study of the average car insurance premium increase after adding a teen driver to an existing policy was found to be 79 percent. For male drivers the increase was 91 percent, while female...Monday, June 27, 2016